Turkey Chili With Beans

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Is Turkey Chili With Beans healthy?

Turkey Chili With Beans scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This turkey chili with beans features beneficial ingredients like ground turkey breast, crushed tomatoes, and red beans, which provide protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.

How processed is Turkey Chili With Beans?

Turkey Chili With Beans is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Turkey Chili With Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ground Turkey Breast, Crushed Tomatoes In Puree, Red Beans count in its favor; Sugar, Yeast Extract are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Turkey Chili With Beans

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65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 8
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This turkey chili with beans features beneficial ingredients like ground turkey breast, crushed tomatoes, and red beans, which provide protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. However, the presence of added sugar and the processed nature of the product limit its healthfulness. The ingredient list is relatively clean with minimal additives, but the processing level prevents it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 16

Ground Turkey Breast
Good

Lean source of high-quality animal protein with essential amino acids.

Crushed Tomatoes In Puree
Good

Rich in lycopene and essential antioxidants that support overall health.

Red Beans
Good

Provides plant-based protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber.

Green Chile Peppers
Good

Adds flavor and contains beneficial vitamins and antioxidants.

Dried Onions
Good

Provides natural flavor and beneficial plant compounds.

Jalapeno Peppers
Good

Contains capsaicin and antioxidants that support metabolism.

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Dried Red Bell Peppers
Good

Rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Garlic Powder
Good

Concentrated whole-food seasoning.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a primary base liquid for the chili.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used for preservation and flavor balance.

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Corn Flour
Neutral

Used as a thickening agent and contributes complex carbohydrates.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary seasoning used for flavor enhancement.

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Cumin
Neutral

Traditional spice used for authentic chili flavor.

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Oregano
Neutral

Herbal seasoning that adds flavor and trace antioxidants.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Yeast Extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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